National Gallery of Art

What is there to do?

Art is such a wonderful part of life, and the National Gallery of Art offers all families a chance to surround themselves with some of the most iconic and beautiful works of art, from some of the most notable and talented artists across continents and times.

Best of all, with FREE admission, the gallery can be enjoyed by anyone, of any age - after all, art knows no boundaries!

One of the many things to do in DC with kids, the National Gallery of Art is home to an incredible collection of works, from Byzantine altarpieces to pop art, through a variety of mediums including paintings, prints, sculptures, drawings, photographs and more.

Kids, have you heard of a Pablo Picasso? You can see actual works from this iconic Spanish artist at the National Gallery of Art - right in front of your very eyes!

Have you heard of Vincent van Gogh perhaps? Perhaps Cezanne, or Claude Monet? The collection holds works of these incredible artists too - and it's quite incredible to be standing just metres away from these originals!

In addition to the permanent collections, the gallery also put on special exhibitions that rotate, so you can always go back and see something new with every visit.

Great for families, the National Gallery of Art also host loads of children's events and family specific things to do on the site, including offering special family guides of the collections.

So immerse yourselves in the wonderful world of art in the nation's capital - it might just inspire you to head home and create your own masterpiece!